Indiana Palladium, Volume 6, Number 39, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, 2 October 1830 — Page 4

From MoorVt Irish Melodies. THE MEBFINO OF THE WATERS. There is not io the wide worlJ v1,cy As that'Taie'in whose bosom the bright waters Oh ! the list rsys of feeling and life must depart, Ere the bloom of that valley shall fade from my heart ! Yet it vas nit that nature had sbeJ o'er the scene Her purest of crystal and brightest of green ; Tvs not the aaft magic of streamlet or bill, Oh oo ! it was something more exquisite still Twas that friends, the belov'd of my bosom, were near, Who made ev'ry dear scene of enchantment more dear ; And whs felt how the best charms of nature im Drove.

When we see them reflected from looks that we love. Sweet vale of Avoca ! how calm could I rest In thy bo3om of shade, with the friends I leva best, Where the storms which we feel in this cold world should cease, And our hearts, like thy waters, be mingled in peace ! From Frwer's London Magszioe. THE BELI OF SAINT REGIS. A CANADIAN LEGEND, BY MR. GALT. Father Nicholas having assembled a considerable number of the Indians, whom he had converted, settled them in the village which is now called St. Lawrence. The situation is one of the most beautiful on that noble river, and the village at this day the most pictur e9que in the country. On a projecting headland stands the church, with its ateeple glittering with a vivacity inconceivable by those, who have not seen the brilliancy of the tin roofs ofCanada, contrasted in the sunshine with the dark wood. This little church is celebrated for the legend of its spire. When it was erected, and the steeple completed, father Nicholas took occasion, in one of his sermons, to inform his simple flock, that a hell was as necessary to a steeple, as a Priest is to a church; and exhorted them, therefore, to collect as many furs as would enable him to pro cure one from France. The Indians were not sloths in the performance of this piousduty." Two-bales-were speedily collected and shipped for Havre de Grace, and in due time the worthy Ecclesiastic was informed that the bell was purchased and put on board the Grand Monarque bound for Quebec. It happened that this took place during one of those wars, which the French and English aTe naturally in the habit of'rraghig against one another, and the Grand JWonarque, in consequence, never reached her destination. She was taken by a New England privateei, and carried into Salem, where the ship ai d cargo were condemned as as a prize, and sola for the captor. The hell was bought for the town of BeerhVld, on the Connecticut river, where a church had been recently built, to which (hat great preacher, the Rev. John Williams, was appointed. With much labor it was carried to the village, and duly elevated to the belfry. When father Nicholas heard of this misfortune, he called his flock together, and told them of the purgatorial condition of the bell, in the hands cf the heretics, and what a laudable enterprise it would be to redeem it. This preaching was within its sphere, as inspiring as that of the her mit Peter. The Indians lamented to one another the deplorable unbaptzed state of the beli. Of the bell itself they had no very clear idea; but they knew that father Nicholas said mass and preached in the church, and they understood the bell was to perform some, analogous service in the steeple. Their wonted activity in the chase was at an end; they gat in groups on the margin of tre river, communing on the calamity which had befallen the bell; and some of tbem' roamed alone, ruminating on the means of rescuing it. The Squaws who had been informed that its voice would be heard farther than the roaring of the rapids, and that it was more musical than the call of the whip-poor-will in the evening, moved i about in silence and dejection. All ! were melancholy, and finally touched with a holy enthusiasm, many fosled, and some voluntarily subjected themselves to severe penances, to procure relief for the captive, or mitigation of its sufferings. At last the day of deliverance drew near. The marquisde Vanreuii, the Governor of Canada, resolved to send an expedition against the British Colome of Massachusetts and New Hampshire; the command was given to Major Hertel de Rouville; and one of the priests belonging to the Jesuits College at Quebeck, informed father Nichol is, by a pious voyageur, of the proposed incursion. The Indians were immediately as mbled in the church; the voyageur was elevated in the midst of the coiigregation,and fatherNicholas, in a solemn speech pointed him out to th(jir veneration as a messrng?r of glad tidings. He then told them of the war like preparation at Q rebec, and urged tbem to join the expedition. At "the

conclusion the whole audience roseivingthe war whoop; then simultaneously returning to their houses, they began to paint themselves with their terrible colours for a battle, and as if animated by one will at their council tire they re solved tojom ihe expedition. It was in the depth of winter when they set out to unite themselves with De Rouville's party, at the (ortol Chambly. Father Nicholas, with a tall staff, and a cross on the top of it, headed them; and as they marched off, their wives and children in imitation of the

hymns which animated the departure of the first crusaders, under the command of Godfrey De Bologue, chantt d a sacred song, which the holy father had especially taught them for the occasion. They arrived at Chambly,aftcr a journey of incredible fatigue, as the French soldiers were mounting their sleighs to proceed to Lake Champlain. The Indians followed in the track of the sleighs, with the perseverance peculiar to their character. Father Nicholas, to be the more able to do his duty when it might be required, rode in a sleigh with De Rouville. In this order and array, the Indian?, far behind, followed in silence, until the whole party came to a redezvous on the borders of Lake Champlain, which, being frozen, and the snow but thinly upon it, was chosen for the route. Warmed in their imaginations with the unhappy captivity of the bell, the Indians plodded solemnly their weary way; no symptom of regret, of fatrgue, or of apprehension, relaxed their steady countenances; they saw with equal indifFence the black and white interminable forest on the shore, on the one hand, and the dread and dreary desert of the snowy ice ot the lake, on the other. The French soldiers began to suffer extremely from the toil of wading through the snow, and beheld, with admiration and envy, the facility with which the Indians, in their snow shoes moved over the surface. No contrast could be greater than the practice of Father Nicholas' prosolytes, and the irritability of the Frenchmen. When they reached the spot on which the lively and pretty town of Burlington now stands, a general halt was ordered, that the necessary arrangements might be made to penetrate the forest towards the settled parts of Massachusetts. In starting from this post, Father Nicholas was left to bring up his division, and De Rouville led his own with a compass in his hand, taking the direction of Deerfield. Nothing that had been yet suffered was equal ic the hardships endured in this march. Day after day the Frenchmen went forward with indefatigable bravery ? heroic contrast to the companies of their countrymen in the Russian snow storms of latter times. But they we re loquacious; and the roughness of their course, and the entangling molestation which they encountered from the underwood, provoked their maledictions, and excited their gesticulations. The conduct of the Indians was far different; animated with holy zeal, their constitutional taciturnity had something dignified even sublime, in its sternness, ro murmur escaped them; their knowledge of travelling the woods instructed them to avoid many of the annoyances, which called forth the peeles and sacres of their not less brave, but vociferous companions. Long before the party had reached their destination, Father Nicholas was sick cf his crusade; the labour of treading the forest had lacerated his feet, and the recoiling boughs had, from time to time, by his inadvertency in following too closely behind his companions, sorely pairted,eYen to excoriation, his-cheeks. Still he felt that he was engaged in a sanctified adventure; he recalled to mind the martvrdoms of the saints and the persecutions of the fathers, and the giory that would redound to himself in all after ages by the redemption of the bell. On the evening of the 29th of February, 170l, the expedition arrived within two miles of Deerfield, without having been discovered. De Rouville ordered his men to halt, rest, and re fresh themselves until midnight, at which hour he gave orders that the village should be attacked. The surface of the 6now was frozen, crackled beneath the tread. With great sagacity, to deceive the English garrison, De Ronville directed, that io advancing to the assult his men should frequently pause, and then rush, for a short time, rapidly forward. By this ingenious precaution, the sentinels in the town were led to imagine that the sound came from the irregular rustle of the wind through the laden branches of the snowy forest; nn alarm was at last given, and a terrible conflict took place m the streets; the French fought with their accustomed spirit, and the Indians with their characteristic fortitude. The garrison was dispersed, the town was taken, and the buildings set on fire. At day-break all the Indians, al though greatly exhausted by the fa-!

tigue of the night, walled In a body and requested the holy father to conduct them to the bell, that they might perform their homage and testify their veneration for it. Father Nicholas was not a little disconcerted at this solemn request, and De Rouville, wilh many of the Frenchmen, w ho were witnesses,

laughed at it most unrighteously. But the father was not entirely discomfitted. As the In linns had never heard a br 11 before, h obtained one of the soldiers from De Rouville, and tiespatched him to ring it. The sound, in the silence of the frosty dawn and the still woodsy rose loud and deep; it was to the simple ears of the Indians as the voice of an oracle ; they trembled, and were filled wilh wonder and awe. The bell was then taken from the belfry, and fastened to a beam with a cross-bar at each end, to enable it to be carried by four men. In this way the Indians proceeded with it homeward, exulting in the deliverance of the "miraculous organ." Bat it was soon found too heavy for the uneven track they had to retracr, and, in consequence, when they reached their starting point, on the shore of Lake Champlain, they buried it, with many benedictions from Father Nicholas, until they could come with proper means to carry it away. As soon as the ice was broken up, Father Nicholi3 assembled thern again in the Church and, having procured a yoke of oxen, they proceeded to bring in the bell. In the mean time all the Squaws and Papooses had been informed of its marvellous powers and capacities, and the arrival of it was looked to as one of the greatest events "in the womb of time." Nor did it prove far short of their anticipations. One evening, while tbey were talking and communing together, a mighty sound was heard approaching in the woods; it rose louder and louder; they listened they wondered, and began to shout and cry 4,It is the bell." ft was so.- Presently the oxen, surrounded by the Indians, were seen advancing from the woods; the beam was laid across their shoulders, and, a3 the bell swung between them, it sounded wide and far.- On the top of the beam a rude seat was erected, on which sat Father Nicholas, the most triumphant of mortal men, adorned with a wreath round his temples; the oxen,- too were ornamented with garlands of flowers. In this triumphal array, in the calm of a beatiful evening, when the leaves were still and green, and while the roar of Le tongue Snails rapid, softened by distance, rose like the hum of a pagan multitude rejoicing in the restoration of an idol, they approached the village. The bell, in due season, was elevated torts place in the steeple, and, at the wonted hours of matins and vesper, it still cheers with its clear and swelling voice the solemn wocd3 and tb8 majestic St. Lawreuce.From the Philadelphia Souvenir. The Bald Faced Horse. Of all the villanous horses that ever depredated on a cabbage bed, or annoyed the good people of Eddy's Point on which venerated spot the Editor of this paper first drew breath, and peeped into tin's breathing world Sim Field's old baldfaced horse, was the most notorious, and most celebrated for his depredations. He was apparently about forty years of age, when a mere colt his eye was very remarkable, and though as clumsy as a sloth a five barred gate was a mere flea-bite to him; and as for a rail fence, it wasa matter ofnoconsequence, and he smiled and winked when he looked at one, as much as to pay, 'what a fool the man was that built ye.5 The poor old fellow led a hard life; the whole day he was compelled to labor at the sand cait; and though he tugged like .v trooper, and received many a bard blow from Sim Field's ox goad, at night he was turned adrift, and ordered io look out for himself; for Sim did not believe in feeding his cattle, whilst they could manage for themselves, and make a respectable appearance. Thus, according to the maxims of the master, was the poor old horse, left like a common pauper, to breast the peltingsof the pitiless storm, and there was none to pity him; for his character for cabbage and corn stealing was so bad, that every matron, as well as every father detested him as they did the story of the Upas; despised arid looked upon him as a common thief. Sim Field's horse had to endure as many furrows as Jcsiah Taylor's celebrated heifer; he was the sport of the unfeeling and unkind, and annoyed by the lads of the neighborhood. In so low and humble a state was the poor animal held, that he would eat any thing, no matter what it was; for it was a rule with him, to have Bocntthing to stay his stomach, at all times, no matter who it came from, or from whom it was taken. Acting upon this golden rule, he one night entered a garden, in which were suspended, for the purpose of drying, a variety of clothes; and as he could not find any cabbage or other esculents, he very gravely sat himself

dor?n is a cold dinner, and eat up a pair of short breeches, two shirts, and an under-petticoat. In his manners, Sim Field's Horse was not the most prepossessing; he had not been educated in the Chesterfield school, but had secured the earliest rudiments of his education at the sand bank academy. If you approached him in the most civil manner, he would treat you unkindly, with lopped down ears, as much as to say, what do you want here; get out of my way, Til have none of your company. Although old and ugly, he was remarkably active; he could kick as high as a small house ; and the fears of his agility are still fresh in our memorv.and our mind's eye.

But the old bald-faced horse, was constitutionally a rascal; he had ignoble blood in his veins and was destined for an unhappy end. One night after he had been relieved from the sand cart, and cast upon the world, be started upon a predatory excursion, after corn and cabbage, and soon fell upon a garden situated in the neighborhood of our father' residence, and sad work did he make among the cucumbers,' squashes and cranberry beans; and thus by the base act, though not the first, provoked his untimely execution. The owner of the garden, made a long and a loud complaint against the offending animal, and it Was resolved by those whom he had injured t Jin t he should die: his fate was seald the warrant of death was in the l a.ids of the executioner all things were prepared and each and all rejoiced that the common enemy of the Point was to be put out of existence. Poor old horse 1 had he known what was preparing for him, he would have kept out of the way, and thus escaped premeditated vengeance. But unconscious of danger, on the night of the 10:h of August, 1812, the old rascal, after having been relieved from his labors at the sand cart, and received the last kick of his master; started upon his Usual nocturnal predatory excursion, and like a fool,- entered the same garden that he had preyed upon the night previous. This was jmt what his enemies wanted they entrapped him, muzzled him conveyed him to a 6pot ofcountry adjacent to Brown's woods, where they put an end io all his mischief,rascality, sorrow, joys and hopes, by drawing a sharp instrument across his throat, and letting his life out. Thus perished the bald-faced horse the greatest scoundrel that ever pxis ted, and left nothing behind him to perpetuate his memory, but the recollection of his acts of villany. But though he supported the character of a scoundrel, he was entitled to the pity of the World, 6ince his villany was the result of the consequences, of a mistaken and mis-directed early education. He was hated by all who knew him; and not a man on earth gave him credit for a solitary good action. CONUNDRUMS. Why are soldiers forcing their wav thro' an enemy's fortifications like tailors? Because they are making breaches, (breeches.) AVhy are periodical publications more tit for military men, than civilians? Because they are reviews. Why is a nod of the head like a balloon going up? Because it is an assent, (ascent.) What is that instrument with which every tooth in your head may be drawn, not only Without pain, but without the perception of the operation, provided you only open your mouth, and keep your eyes shut?" A black lead pencil. Why is a Doctor like Job? asked Rogers. Because he is nothing with out patient PROVERBS. A fool's tongue is bug enough to cut his own threat. A hand-saw is a good thing, but not to shave wilh. A good servant make6 a good master. A good key is necessary toeuter into Paradise. A handful of common Eenseis worth a bushel of learning. A liar should have a good memory. A bad workman quarrels wilh his tools. A wild goose never laid a tame egg. BeMer bend than break. Be a friend to yourself and others will. Beware of enemies reconciled, aud meal twice boiled. Children and fools, epeak the truth. 8TEPHEH C. STEVENS AND EZEKXTXi WAXJK22XI, HAVING entered into partnership in tbe Dearborn circuit court, offer Ibeir services to tbe public in the practice of law. Their clfiee 13 Kept a few door East of tbe Clerks office in Livreneeburgh, tbe same that was formerly occupied by Arthur St. Clair Esq All professional business entrusted to their care will recei?e their joint and punctual attention. Lawrenceburgh, April 13S0. 17

MAIL STAGE. Lawrenceburgh and Indianapolis Line. The subscriber respectfully informs thd public, that bis Mail Stage on the above namod route is now in active operation. It leaves Indianapolis cn Monday morning and arrives at Lawrenceburgh on Tuesday evening; deparl9 next morning 6 o'clock, and arrives at Indianapolis on Thursday evening. 1 bo accommodations ob tbe line are good, and fare moderate. For passage, apply at tbe pest office, Lawfenceburgb. James Johnson. July 17, 1830. 27-tf. MRS. SARAH SUTTON, TJTISHES to inform the citizens of y y Lawrenceburgh and its vicinity, thtt ffho has opened a ivnuLiiinnv shop oh the right band side of High Street, a few Doors below the market house, in the brick building formerly occupied by William V. Cheek; where she will carry on the business in all its various branches making Silk or Sattin Bonnets, or triraing Leghorn flats, all tering 4 trimming old ones. From her t xperiance in the business she hopes to give general satisfaction to all who may favor her with their custom. All orders in her line of business will be. punctually attended fo w tha most fi&hiouable manner, as she has bo opportunity of receiving the newest from Cincinnati weekly. August 23, 18J0. 34 tf. Administrators Notice. THR undersigned was appointed at tbe May term of the Switzerland Probate C urt to administer of the Estate cf HL'NNPVILLE HASKILL, ltse of Craig township, decenstd. All persens indebted to said Estate ere nqutsted to make immediate payment i and I p-.rfona having claims will prtsent the 8me for elimination. rj Tne estate is solvent. PRTJETT HARVEY, AdrrCf. Craig township, Aug. 28. 18.30. 35- 3w. Farm for Sale. FUliLlC noiice is hereby givtn, that Robert Uowe is appoint d Uommiisioner, by the Probate O s of D?rborn coun'.y, to eapose to sale, al public vmdne, 130 acres vf land; part of Ihe N C quarter ot section No. li?, in Town 6. Rane 2 west, in the county cf Deai born, the property of tbe ht ira of Abraham Vanzile, dectustd, and lhat tbe same will be exposed to eale, oh the premises, on Saturday, the ninth tla? ct Octobi r next. The teims will be one-third cash in fc.nd, ont-third in sijc months, and the residue in twelve months from the day of sale. This farm is handsomely improved, and lying on the Sutt Rond Itsdinf? trom Lawrence Lurgh to Itushvillt 11 liile. from the former. JAMES DILL, Ci k. Sept. 15 1830. 27-3. eo CAUTION. "nrftlEnEAS my wiftr Enul.r.r Nelson, coftTf trary to her solemn engagement and in opposition to my wishes, has kit my bed and board ; this, therefore is to caution the public frcm trusting or hrboiiDg her on my account, I trn determined to pay no debts ot htr contracting alter this date. 2. NELSON. Seperrr.r 9, L'i30. 36 3v. WOOL CAKDING. rjnUE subscriber rt-sptcifuiiy informs his JL friends and tbe public generally, that be hus rtnted, f r a term ot years, the Voo (Jrd ing machines formerly owned ry llobut Mayail, dee'd, situated on White water, 4 miies bove Harrison, Dtarborn county. The machines have been thoroughly ripairtd, new caida supplied wbere the Id oi. s were efficient, and are now in complete cperttun, making as GOOD ROLLS as any other works in the country. lie pfdg f s himself to use every ext rt .on to ttcommodate those who may favour hira wih their cus tom. The price of cardirg will be 5 cents per pGuud, or as low as can Le had done at other machines in the vicinity. Country product of different kinds Uken in payment if delivered when the rolls are Ukrn awy THOMAS H.ilGIL Lojjan township, June 19. l-30. 25 NEW GOODS. GEORGE TOUSEY w 7ir7OULD inform the public, that ha has just received frcm A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF SEASONABLE DRY GOODS; Which he will sell low for caeh, or approved produce. Sept. CV, lS3i S3 tf. INDIANA PALLADIUM, FR1NTFO AND PUBLISHED BY Publisher of ihe Luics of the CruUd States TEltMS. The PxLiAricn is prin'ed weekly, on super royul p-ptr, r THUIX LOLLAKS, per annrn paid at tha end ct tiie yr; hut which mjy br discharged by the p.yrr.mt 'I O DOLLARS in odvancs- or by pxvir. TWO DOLLAI19 snd FIFTY CENTS at ' the ejpirat.on ol 4:x months. Those wl.o receive their pprrs by the mtul carrier, must pay the carriage, otherwise it will be chvrr J iLiir sLUcripiiiu.